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Subtract 35/18 from 6/9

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

6/9 - 35/18 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
   6/9 = 6 × 2/9 × 2 = 12/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   35/18 = 35 × 1/18 × 1 = 35/18
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   12/18 - 35/18 = 12 - 35/18 = -23/18

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